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Waste Management And Recycling For UK Schools


Schools have a variety of waste management needs but they also have a duty of care to be a role model when it comes to managing waste. With over 32k schools in the UK they have a hugely influential role to play when it comes to teaching the future generations the importance of going green and protecting the environment.

 

It is therefore very important for schools to have clear waste management policies and use these policies to ensure the children understand the importance of how recycling and proper waste management can affect the environment. GWR Waste & Recycling has the capability to handle all types of school waste effectively. Whether your school has 100 or 1000 children, we can tailor our offering to suit your requirements and help your school continually deliver the gold standards. From providing hygienic food bins for your cafeteria to handling recyclable materials and even managing your sanitary waste, we are the one-stop-shop for school waste management.

  • What is Agricultural Waste?

    There are a variety of different types of agricultural waste, all with different methods of disposal. For example, manure, oil, silage plastics, fertiliser, pesticides and herbicides; wastes from farms, poultry houses and slaughterhouses; veterinary medicines, or horticultural plastics.


    If agricultural waste is not disposed of properly, the results can be devastating!

Types Of Waste In Schools 


Schools come in a variety of sizes, meaning specific waste outputs will vary from site to site. Generally, though, schools produce food waste through their cafeteria, a range of recyclable (paper, card, cardboard, plastic, glass etc and non-recyclable materials (general waste) and washroom and sanitary waste too.

 

What Is School Waste?


The term school waste can cover a broad spectrum of waste streams. As a result, they have the potential to produce large quantities of unwanted materials which need to be managed correctly. There is a big responsibility on schools to act as a role model when dealing with their waste, you have to practice what you preach! There is no better way to educate your children on the importance of the environment than by having them operate in a greener way at school. This way of living will then hopefully become the norm.


School Waste And Recycling Bins


We supply our bins in a range of sizes, meaning they are perfectly suited to school. Different areas of your school may have different waste disposal requirements. With this in mind, we can create a totally bespoke solution, supplying the right bin for the rate and volume of production in different areas in your school. Check out our bin size guide to explore our offering in more detail.


Check out our bin size guide

Glass Recycling for Schools

Glass bottles and other similar waste can be crushed into pellets, melted and used to create a variety of new products.

GLASS

Food Waste Recycling for Schools

Our food recycling service for schools means all unwanted food is dealt with in an ethical and environmentally friendly way.

FOOD

General Waste Collections for Schools

Just because it’s non-recyclable, doesn’t mean it has to go to landfill. We divert 100% of school general waste towards alternative disposal methods.

GENERAL

Dry Mixed Recycling for Schools

From packaging out of lunch boxes to water bottles, schools produce large quantities of mixed recycling. We help you manage it in the best way.

DRY MIXED RECYCLING
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School Waste Collection Cost


Schools come in many shapes and sizes, and so do waste management and recycling plans. We offer highly economical solutions for a range of UK schools, whilst delivering an exceptional level of customer care. To understand more about what we can offer your school, get in touch with our friendly team. We’ll supply you with a no-obligation quote based on your requirements to help you decide if we are right for you.


Experienced School Waste Management And Recycling Provider


If you are a school looking to enhance your waste management, we can help you level up. Our highly experienced team is here to help you take control of waste production across your school. From the cafeteria to the art room supply store, whatever the size of your school, we can create a tailored package just for you. If the time to improve your school’s sustainability has come, we can guide you through the whole process.

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